ERASMUS+ for incoming students
You are very welcome at the University of Economics and Culture!
We do hope that the information provided here will help you find answers to your questions. If you need any further advice or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact ERASMUS+ coordinator erasmus@eka.edu.lv.
We wish you a lot of new and enjoyable experience while studying at the University College of Economics and Culture!
Studying at EKA
Please find attached below EKA Course Catalogue with courses offered for international students in the English language. As in our University the language of instruction is mainly Latvian (except the courses provided for the Translation and Interpretation programme), we offer these courses for international students in English in the form of individual tutoring/ consultations. For enhancing English language skills, it is recommended to choose also some courses taught to local student in English (see the attached EKA Course Catalogue), to have the possibility to integrate more with local students. Course in Latvian is available upon request.
EKA uses Latvian credit point system that is compatible to ECTS. Transfer of Latvian credits into ECTS requires multiplication by a factor of 1.5. One Latvian credit point (or 1.5 ECTS) is defined as a one-week full-time study workload, i.e. 40 student work hours. An average workload of a full-time student is 40 credits (60 ECTS) per academic year – 20 credits (30 ECTS) per semester.
Grading system in Latvian higher education institutions
The 10 point grading system is used for evaluating students’ learning achievements.
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Achievement level |
Grade |
Meaning |
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very high |
10 |
izcili (with distinction) |
A |
|
very high |
9 |
teicami (excellent) |
A |
|
high |
8 |
ļoti labi (very good) |
B |
|
high |
7 |
labi (good) |
C |
|
medium |
6 |
gandrīz labi (almost good) |
D |
|
medium |
5 |
viduvēji (satisfactory) |
E |
|
medium |
4 |
gandrīz viduvēji (almost satisfactory) |
E/FX |
|
low |
3,2,1 |
negatīvs vērtējums (unsatisfactory) |
Fail |
Academic calendar
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Application deadlines
May 31 - Autumn semester December 15 - Spring semester Application procedure ERASMUS students should send the following documents to the University of Economics and Culture via email (erasmus@eka.edu.lv):
EKA CAMPUS FACILITIES:
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Wireless connection in the University premises
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Library
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Canteen
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Computers + Internet access (in the Library)
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Printing/ copying facilities
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Advice and assistance (studying, travelling, free time etc)
Information about accommodation in Riga is available here http://www.eka.edu.lv/content.php?parent=93&lng=eng
ERASMUS exchange students are very welcome to join the activities organized by the University and its Students Council, as well as Latvian “Erasmus students Network” www.facebook.com/ESN.Riga; www.esn.lv
Information on VISA and residence permits:
Information on VISA and residence permits is available at the home page of The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs: http://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/home/services/visas-and-invitations/ and http://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/home/services/residence-permits/
If you need any further information or assistance regarding insurance or housing issues, please contact EKA Erasmus coordinator via email erasmus@eka.edu.lv
